Splinter-bar for vehicles.



K m M Z S U K Am 5 0 3 9 6 0 N SPLINTER BAR FOR VEHICLES.

(Application filed June 95, 1900.)

(No Model.)

PATENT OFFICE.

ANNA KUSZMINK, OF POSEN, GERMANY.

SPLlNTER-BAR FORVEHICLES.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 693,405, date 6. February 18, 1902.

Application filed'Iune 25, 1900. Serial No. 21,586. (No model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ANNA KUSZMINK, a sub ject of the King of Prussia, German Emperor, residing at 19 Victoriastrasse, Posen, in the 5 Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire, have invented new and useful Improvements Relating to Splinter-Bars forVehicles; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full and clear description thereof.

This invention relates to splinter-bars for vehicles, and comprises a device by means of which the traces may be released instantaneously. p The improved device comprisesa draw-rod having an enlarged head normally held firmly by two revolving holders or catches, which on being turned around release the head, so that the horses will be freed.

In the accompanying drawings, illustrating the invention, Figure 1 shows a plan of the splinter-bar. Fig. 2 is a section through the same. Fig. 3 represents the closed coupling device in vertical longitudinal section. Fig. 4 is a horizontal longitudinal section of the same. Fig. 5 shows the open coupling device with the cover-plate removed.

Upon each end of the splinter-bar a is fitted a coupling, as shown separately in Figs. 3 to 5. A case b incloses two holders or catches c, to one of which an arm (1 is connected, the holders or catches a being coupled together by toothed wheels 6, so that both holders or catches will be revolved simultaneously when the arm d is turned by the strap or red f through the intervention of the lever g on the shaft h, the arms 1' on such shaft, and the links is.

The holders or catches a consist of cylinders from which a portion has been cut away on one side, so that in their closed position they will hold between them a draw-rod m, presenting an enlarged head it and connected with the end of the trace, and in order that the latter may take any position the connection is made by links, forming a universal joint. As shown in Fig. 3, the holders or catches c in the closed position firmly hold the heads 72 of the draw-rod m, but release it as soon as the strap or rod f is pulled. The holders or catches then occupy the position shown in Fig. 5. Inside the case b is a plate 19, adapted to be pressed outward by a spring. As the head 77. is pressed against the holders or catches c the projections q in the case b furnish a guide for such head n, while a spring rk'eeps theholders or catches in their closed position, Fig. 3. By the arrangement described the more the draw-rod m is pulled the morefirmly it will be held by the holders 0r catches 0, thus rendering accidental uncoupling impossible.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In vehicles, a splinter-bar provided with cases carrying revoluble holders having intermeshing toothed wheels, a rod passing between said holders and terminating in an enlarged head, and means for revolving said holders whereby the rod may be released, all arranged as set forth.

2. In vehicles 'a splinter-bar provided with cases carrying revoluble holders, a rod passing between said holders and terminating in an enlarged head a spring-actuated plate pressing said head in contact with the holders, and means for revolving said holders whereby the rod will be bined as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto set my hand in the presence of two witnesses.

ANNA KUSZMINK. Witnesses:

HERMANN BARTSOH, ALBERT SOHENK.

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